April Fools Pranks

[markw]

In the old days we would unscrew the mouthpiece and remove the carbon element so the guy could hear the people on the other end but could not speak to them.

I used to do that, too! Actually, I still can at my house. I'm the only one here, though, so it wouldn't be that great of a prank.

It could be if you have Alzheimers.

 

[Alex2507]

Who wants to go into South Providence (bad drug/crime area) to rescue family members whose car broke down? The pranksters let the guy in on the joke once he had his jacket and shoes on.

Gotta say, the guy is tough as nails. I woulda told 'em to call 911, AAA and a cab.

 

[Adam]

Wow, this is a blast from the past. I totally forgot about having that rotary dial phone up on my kitchen wall. Good times...

 

[markw]

Not a prank, but a true story.

My old software company was drastically downsized. from 15 people to three, to make it saleable.

There was Mike, a code monkey who we kept locked in a room and threw food in and he cranked out code.

Charlotte who handles customer support, the phones and training.

And me, who straddled both worlds. I coded and handled customer problems.

Needless to say, we didn't solicit new clients. We had our hands full just keeping up with support with existing clients. The owners were inten0lt on selling the company, not expanding it.

We had three rooms one long room and two off that. Mike was in one of the two. Charlotte was in the other and I was in the long room. We could hear each other.

We heard Charlotte andwer the phone: "Who? No, I'm sorry there is no Dr Patel here."

A minute or so later and Charlotte answers it. "No there is no Dr Patel here. Please check your number."

A minute later the phone rings again. Charlotte says "No Again, you have a wrong number, There is no Dr Patel here. Please don't call again." We're all laughing at this time.

Now, I duck down behind the desk (I can see both mike and Charlotte and they can see me.) Mike sees me. I dial the phone and call our office.

Charlotte answers and says "Pegasus Publishing. Can I help you."

I say, in a poor imitation of an Indian accent: "Yes. This is Dr Patel. Are there any messages for me?" She recognizes my voice and we all fall on the floor laughing.

I never could resist a setup like that.